INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
Latino U College Access guides low-income Latino youth as they navigate higher education and become the first in their families graduate from college.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
The Trustees and staff of the EGF Accelerator extend our warmest congratulations to our longtime CEO
Cynthia Rivera Weissblum for her wisdom and leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU
BENEFIT CO-CHAIRS
Christine Louvet & Lisa Boillot
BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Shirley Acevedo Buontempo | Grace Battaglia | Lisa Bell| Jessica Brij-Raj
Angela Ciminello | Myriam Dupere | Kristina Georges | Chereese Jervis-Hill
Trina Remy | Clara Roman | Cristina Sanjuas | Lisa Schwartz
Doris Tenesaca | Tamara Vasquez
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Visiones Gala 2024
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
We are proud to support LUCA Scholars and their families.
Congratulations to the honorees and keynote speakers!
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
COMMUNITY ADVOCATE HONOREES
Peter & Karen Herrero
Congratulations to the Visiones honorees and speakers!
Also, proudly recognizing the outstanding achievements of LUCA Scholars.
Rodrigo Trelles Zabala & Elvira Medus
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
Exclusive Chef’s Dinner for 8 in Your Home with Chef Rafael Palomino
Congratulations and Carry On!
Much Success to LUCA and the LUCA Scholars.
From, Mark Ellman
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU
Board of Directors
Shirley Acevedo Buontempo, MPA | Christine Louvet - Chairperson
Tamara Vasquez - Vice Chairperson | Lisa M. Bell - Treasurer
Shawn Edwards - Secretary | Patricia Bogoya-Bravo| Mark Ellman
Miguel M. Mendez | Rafael Palomino | Rafael Pérez
Aldo J. Polak | Clara Román | Jonathan Schwartz
Scott Silverstein | Dalia H. Valdes | Rodrigo Trelles Zabala
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
Thank you, volunteers, for making college dreams a reality.
Christine &
Patrice Louvet
Voucher for
Interior Design
Services
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Luxurious
Women's Body and Facial
Essentials by Elemis
Luxe Lumbar
Pillow & $300
Chic Lunch for 4 at
Le Fat Poodle
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Visiones Gala 2024
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
Latino U College Access guides low-income Latino youth as they navigate higher education and become the first in their families graduate from college.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
FOUNDER’S AWARD HONOREE
Cynthia Rivera Weissblum
Proud to support Latino U College Access
Valley is proud to support Latino U College Access in their mission to transform lives by making college dreams a reality for low-income, first-generation, Latino youth.
THANK YOU INSPIRED by PURPOSE
LUCA TEAM
Jailine Batista | Grace Battaglia | Diana Barrera | Kaylin Campos |
Angela Ciminello | Haydee Davila | Julie DelValle Nunn | Selena Drinks
Debra Hand | April Langus | Cathy Maroney | Stephanie Palacios
Jennifer Polanco-Calderon | Doris Tenesaca | Laura Valencia | Levi Vasquez
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming
Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
Latino U College Access empowers low income, first generation Latino students on their journeys to and through college through effective, personalized programming and mentorship, so they can fulfill their remarkable potential.
The Trustees and staff of the EGF Accelerator extend our warmest congratulations to our longtime CEO
Cynthia Rivera Weissblum for her wisdom and leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS CHAMPION
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
Christine & Patrice Louvet
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
We are proud to support LUCA Scholars and their families.
Congratulations to the honorees and keynote speakers!
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Visiones Gala 2024
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
Thank you, volunteers, for making college dreams a reality.
Christine &
Patrice Louvet
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
SUCCESS
Mark Ellman
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming
Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
Congratulations and Carry On!
Much Success to LUCA and the LUCA Scholars.
From, Mark Ellman
AUCTION ITEMS
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
Congratulations to the Visiones honorees and speakers!
We proudly celebrate the remarkable achievements of LUCA Scholars and their families, as they continue to inspire us all.
Congratulations to the Honorees and all of the LUCA Scholars who inspire us every day!
Julie DelValle Nunn & Gregory Nunn
Anthony & Shirley
Buontempo
Latino U College Access empowers low income, first generation Latino students on their journeys to and through college through effective, personalized programming and mentorship, so they can fulfill their remarkable potential.
The Trustees and staff of the EGF Accelerator extend our warmest congratulations to our longtime CEO
Cynthia Rivera Weissblum for her wisdom and leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Visiones Gala 2024
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
OPPORTUNITY
NY Hospitality Group
Scholars
551 Students Served
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
IMPACT: PROGRAMS
2013- 2024
3,519 Students & Families Served Financial Aid Support
4,797 Students & Families Served Community Information Sessions
Congratulations Honorees
Congratulations and Carry On!
Much Success to LUCA and the LUCA Scholars.
Antonio & Clara Román
From, Mark Ellman
#SiSePuede #LUCA #VisionesGala
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
CORPORATE PARTNER HONOREE
VALLEY BANK
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS COACH
Shirley & Anthony Buontempo | Julie DelValle Nunn & Gregory Nunn
Clara & Antonio Román | Lisa & Jonathan Schwartz
Cynthia & Larry Weissblum | Rodrigo Trelles Zabala & Elvira Medus
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
We are proud to support LUCA Scholars and their families.
Congratulations to the honorees and keynote speakers!
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
IMPACT: LUCA SCHOLARS
2013- 2024
99% Remain on Track to Graduate 95% Enrolled in 4-Year Universities
Enrolled in Private 4-Year Universities 51% Attending "Most Selective" or "Very Selective" Schools 100% Received Financial Assistance 68% Pursuing STEM Degrees
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Visiones Gala 2024
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
LIVE AUCTION ITEMS
FIESTA DE SABORES!
Festival of Flavors!
Buffet Dinner for 25
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
IMPACT: GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE
2013- 2024
Partner Schools
Alexander Hamilton High School
Fox Lane High School
New Rochelle High School
Ossining High School
Peekskill High School
Port Chester High School
Sleepy Hollow High School
White Plains High School
LUCA proudly partners with 8 School Districts across Westchester County
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Visiones Gala 2024
VISIONES GALA
As a first-generation Latina college graduate and founder of BizGuru, I am proud to support the achievements and dreams of talented LUCA scholars. Adelante!
Rita Mitjans
www.bizgurullc.com
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
Thank you, volunteers, for making college dreams a reality.
Christine &
Patrice Louvet
Congratulations and Carry On!
Much Success to LUCA and the LUCA Scholars.
From, Mark Ellman
The Trustees and staff of the EGF Accelerator extend our warmest congratulations to our longtime CEO
Cynthia Rivera Weissblum for her wisdom and leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming
Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
ACCESS
Scott Silverstein
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
We are proud to support LUCA Scholars and their families.
Congratulations to the honorees and keynote speakers!
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
Thank you, volunteers, for making college dreams a reality.
Christine &
Patrice Louvet
Proud to support Latino U College Access
Valley is proud to support Latino U College Access in their mission to transform lives by making college dreams a reality for low-income, first-generation, Latino youth.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
The Trustees and staff of the EGF Accelerator extend our warmest congratulations to our longtime CEO
Cynthia Rivera Weissblum for her wisdom and leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
AMC Networks | Barry & Lisa Bell | Ken & Sue Fuirst
Randy Moore | Kristin Patrick | Rafael & Nicole Perez
Rafael & Martha Palomino | Aldo Polak & Ana Bluth | Matthew Pollack
Carol Pouchie & Michael Graham | Donna & Kenneth Ray
Ellen Rothschild & Mitch Taube | Dalia H. Valdes
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Visiones Gala 2024
Congratulations to the Visiones honorees and speakers!
Also, proudly recognizing the outstanding achievements of LUCA Scholars.
Rodrigo Trelles Zabala & Elvira Medus
Congratulations Honorees
Congratulations and Carry On!
Much Success to LUCA and the LUCA Scholars.
Antonio & Clara Román
From, Mark Ellman
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
We are proud to support LUCA Scholars and their families.
Congratulations to the honorees and keynote speakers!
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
Congratulations to the Honorees and all of the LUCA Scholars who inspire us every day!
Anthony & Shirley
Buontempo
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
Thank you, volunteers, for making college dreams a reality.
Christine &
Patrice Louvet
The Trustees and staff of the EGF Accelerator extend our warmest congratulations to our longtime CEO
Cynthia Rivera Weissblum for her wisdom and leadership in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
Transforming
Lives & Fulfilling Dreams
Proud to support Latino U College Access
Valley is proud to support Latino U College Access in their mission to transform lives by making college dreams a reality for low-income, first-generation, Latino youth.
INSPIRED by PURPOSE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
SUPPORTER
Lisa & Barry Bell | Randy Moore | Rafael & Nicole Perez | Aldo Polak & Ana Bluth
Rafael & Martha Palomino | Matthew Pollack | Carol Pouchie & Michael Graham
Donna & Kenneth Ray | Ellen Rothschild & Mitch Taube | Dalia H. Valdes
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
Thank you, volunteers, for making college dreams a reality.
Christine &
Patrice Louvet
Congratulations to the Visiones honorees and speakers!
We proudly celebrate the remarkable achievements of LUCA Scholars and their families, as they continue to inspire us all.
Congratulations to the Honorees and all of the LUCA Scholars who inspire us every day!
Julie DelValle Nunn & Gregory Nunn
Anthony & Shirley
Buontempo
Visiones: Inspired by Purpose
We are proud to support LUCA Scholars and their families.
Congratulations to the honorees and keynote speakers!
Shawn Edwards & Paulina Ribadeneyra
Latino U College Access empowers low income, first generation Latino students on their journeys to and through college through effective, personalized programming and mentorship, so they can fulfill their remarkable potential.